Risk Control Specialist(Futures/ Perp DEX/Web3)

Aster; United States; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A decentralized trading platform is seeking a Risk Control Specialist to optimize risk management for futures trading. This role involves identifying and mitigating risks associated with trading activities, collaborating with trading and product teams, and conducting comprehensive risk assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in SQL. Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential. Proficiency in Mandarin is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in risk management, preferably for futures or derivatives trading.
• Proficiency in SQL is required; familiarity with Python is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in risk management tools.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct listing risk assessments, designing risk limits and margin parameters.
• Monitor liquidity risks and optimize AMM liquidity allocation.
• Regularly assess risks in futures business operations.
• Develop risk assessment and analysis reports.
• Collaborate with trading teams on risk management strategies.
• Perform data analysis to propose actionable improvements.
• Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Risk management

Data analysis

SQL

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Risk Control Specialist (Futures / Perp DEX / Web3) at Aster

We are a fast‑growing decentralized derivatives trading platform (DEX) dedicated to providing a secure, efficient, and innovative trading experience for users worldwide.

We are looking for a Futures Risk Control Specialist to oversee and optimize the risk management of our futures trading activities. This role will focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with futures positions, market volatility, and liquidity, while working closely with trading and product teams to establish robust risk management mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct listing risk assessments, including designing risk limits and margin parameters.
• Monitor liquidity risks, adjust relevant risk parameters, and optimize AMM liquidity allocation.
• Regularly assess risks in futures business operations, including margin requirements and market volatility.
• Develop and deliver risk assessment and analysis reports, highlighting key risk metrics.
• Collaborate with trading teams to implement and refine risk management strategies and thresholds.
• Perform data analysis (e.g., liquidation, negative balance, MM account risks) and propose actionable improvements.
• Conduct stress tests and scenario analyses to evaluate potential impacts on trading portfolios and company accounts.
• Stay up to date with market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in futures risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in risk management, preferably with a focus on futures or derivatives trading.
• Proficiency in SQL (required) and familiarity with Python (preferred) for data extraction, cleaning, analysis, and modeling.
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience using risk management tools and data analysis methods.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex data clearly.
• Proficiency in Mandarin for communication with stakeholders in Mandarin‑speaking regions.